Lead Sous Chef, High-Volume Sports Kitchen

Xfinity Live!; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fan Duel Sports in Ballpark Village, St. Louis, seeks a skilled Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations in a large-volume venue. You will ensure high-quality preparation, supervise kitchen staff, manage inventories, and monitor food costs while maintaining a safe, clean, and professional kitchen environment.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to train and mentor staff. Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent required. Culinary arts courses/certifications or related degree preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience of supervising and/or managing kitchen staff and working with inventory and food ordering, in a high-volume kitchen.
• Exude confidence in cooking skills and abilities.
• Proven ability to lead a team and communicate efficiently, both verbally and in writing.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Control and/or assist with the day-to-day culinary operations of the venue within the policies and guidelines set forth by the company, including the assurance of appropriate levels of staffing.
• Assist with maintaining a professional company image, including kitchen cleanliness, proper uniforms and appearance standards.
• Uphold consistent product and service standards of the highest quality.
• Control and/or assist with the control of BOH food costs through appropriate ordering, maintaining weekly inventory, reviewing financial reports and taking appropriate actions.
• Ensure a safe working environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.
• Maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness in compliance with Company and Health Department standards.
• Recruit, interview and hire supervisory and hourly team members; supervise and motivate; take disciplinary action and recommend terminating hourly team members when necessary.
• Train employees, as assigned, in an ongoing basis.
• Lead by example to other team members and mentor new staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Organization

Staff supervision

Evening/weekend work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary certification

Job description

Fan Duel Sports in Ballpark Village, St. Louis, seeks a skilled Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations in a large-volume venue. You will ensure high-quality preparation, supervise kitchen staff, manage inventories, and monitor food costs while maintaining a safe, clean, and professional kitchen environment.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to train and mentor staff. Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is expected.